luckydog
08-01-2007, 09:26 AM
Hey third trimester mamas, I thought this was a really cool thing! Every once in awhile in the last month or so, I notice this funny little pulsing movement. It's VERY quick and measured - and you can see it through my belly. Ever notice that with your in utero babes? I've said to DH a couple times, "WHAT is this movement? So weird - it's almost like feeling him breathe."
Well, turns out it IS breathing. Not real breathing of course but practice breath movements. The baby was doing it last night while my midwife was palpating for position. She said that is a REALLY good sign of health/readiness - they look for that on ultrasound when doing BPPs and if he does it, it's like 2 points in his favor kind of thing.
It's so neat when he's doing that and I can lay my hand on his back and watch it rise and fall with his little practice breaths. I feel very connected to him during those times and can imagine what it will be like when he is (finally) out. (10 days past my due date today - a girl's gotta find that silver lining somewhere!!)
Well, turns out it IS breathing. Not real breathing of course but practice breath movements. The baby was doing it last night while my midwife was palpating for position. She said that is a REALLY good sign of health/readiness - they look for that on ultrasound when doing BPPs and if he does it, it's like 2 points in his favor kind of thing.
It's so neat when he's doing that and I can lay my hand on his back and watch it rise and fall with his little practice breaths. I feel very connected to him during those times and can imagine what it will be like when he is (finally) out. (10 days past my due date today - a girl's gotta find that silver lining somewhere!!)